UBC President Santa Ono’s Statement on Anti-Asian Racism
It is my hope that the Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence Taskforce will provide recommendations on how best to address racism at UBC.
Professor Sheryl Lightfoot Appointed United Nations Representative on Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The UN Human Rights Council has appointed Dr. Sheryl Lightfoot as the North American member on the UN Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Exam schedule for Winter Term 2 now released
The exam period for Winter Term 2 is April 18–29. Students wo have an exam clash or hardship should consult with their instructor(s) as soon as possible.
Winter Term 2 withdrawal deadline now extended to April 14
The deadline to withdraw with a W standing has now been extended to April 14, 2021. You can withdraw from courses in your Student Service Centre Course Schedule any time before March 12, 11:59 pm. For withdrawals from March 13 to April 14, you’ll need to request to withdraw from a course with a W through your home faculty’s advising office. Closer to […]
Applications for European Union Virtual Study Tour Research Seminar due Feb. 22
The European Union Study Tour & Internship Program (EUST&IP) is an academic activity with a difference. Unlike in previous years, the course will be fully online and very much research-oriented.
Genevieve Bates joining our department as Assistant Professor in International Relations
Genevieve Bates’ research specializes in transitional justice and the international and domestic politics of accountability for human rights violations.
UBC Political Science alumna Dr. Afsoun Afsahi returns to department as Professor
We are thrilled to announce that UBC Political Science alumna Dr. Afsoun Afsahi will be returning the department as our Assistant Professor position in Political Theory.
Message from the Head: Richard Price
The near-death experience of one of the world’s most powerful and oldest democracies leaves us wondering, among so many other questions: does this show the ultimate resilience of democratic institutions in the end, or their fragility? Could that happen here?
New PoliSci podcast showcases cutting-edge research in comparative politics
Political Science professors Alan Jacobs and Yang-Yang Zhou launched Scope Conditions, a new podcast featuring the cutting-edge research being done in comparative politics, which provides a virtual platform for academics to share their recent advances in the field.
Prof. Brian Job teaches final class before retirement
Congratulations to Professor Brian Job, who due to his well-deserved retirement next year, taught his last undergraduate Political Science class this week!